Unbelieveable pair

[finfriendly]

HI all!
I have been a discus hobbist for a little under two years now. This board has been a gift in so many ways. After the normal trials and tribulations of trying to breed discus, I have had a pair lay eggs 7 days ago. Being the first clutch I thought they would never make it for sure.
They are nothing less than naturals :-)
They fry became free swiming today and are on the parents. Thanks to you all for all your help, support, and guidence.
Scott

[Carol_Roberts]

Well, it's not often they get it right on the first try. Congratulations 8)

[finfriendly]

I am still in disbelief myself Carol I thought that I would wake up and the reality of eaten eggs would stare me straight in the face. I hope this inspiration to others as well since, as rare as it is, it does happen. Thank you for your kind words :-)

[Carol_Roberts]

Feed the parents really clean food like cbw or blood worms and don't overfeed the parents. Carefully change 10-15% water twice a day if you can (especially important when the fry start eating bbs).

You take care of the water and they'll take care of the babies

[finfriendly]

Thank You Carol,
Already started the cleaning schedule and water changes. Parents are phased a bit and they are still eat Hikari worms out of my hand. I am thinking of calling Ripleys believe it or not :-)

[finfriendly]

OOps ! Meant parents are not phased a bit!

[brewmaster15]

Thats Great Scott!

I'm happy for you and your fish! Glad too that the forum helped you out!

Good luck and take lots of pics.... truelly a kodak moment ( megapix moment )!!!!

Take care,
al

[McGilly]

8)

[finfriendly]

HI Jeff,
Sorry for the late reply. I am feeding them Hikari bloodworms. Will try to post some better pictures tomorrow.
Scott

[Fisheyes]

U will have to change your name to the God Father

CongratulationsFinfriendly


More picture as time goes by please

Fisheyes( )

[paulmat]

Congratulations Scott
It never ceases to amaze me when I watch a pair of good parents tending to their eggs,then fry.
You were lucky, but it shows the good care they have received from you.
Good luck with the horde.
Paul

[finfriendly]

Thank you Paul for all your kind words. You are right about it being amazing. I have found myself watching them for hours in amazement. I just wish I could share more of the experience other than pictures. Thank you for the compliment on the care but we all know that only goes so far. I only consider myself very lucky and fortunate. I hope everyone else gets to experience this at least once. It gives a whole new appreciation to the hobby.
More pics soon
Scott

[finfriendly]

More pics of the happy naturals ...babies on mother and under the father.........they get protective when the camera gets out..........notice the babies between and under parents in protective postion............got to love it :-)

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